Synopsys CEO projects AI memory chip shortage extending into 2026/2027

On January 26, 2026, Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi said AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory is set to keep the chip shortage going into 2026/2027. He flagged rising prices across smartphones, PCs and data center hardware as capacity lags, while Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron expand production. Lenovo's Winston Cheng warned lower-end devices will feel cost pressure first.